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... names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may void...
... names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may void...
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... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to prevent system instability. 2.1. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to prevent system instability. 2.1. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
... enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
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.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Turn off your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card can work on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. However, audio output from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Turn off your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card can work on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. However, audio output from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
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... contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 3. Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
... contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 3. Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update.
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update.
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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... video file to another. Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to be located. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products...
... video file to another. Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to be located. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products...
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... up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so...
... up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so...
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... as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The left navigation pane. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. A Hotkey is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform...
... as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The left navigation pane. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. A Hotkey is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform...
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... ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading...
... ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading...
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... change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Software Installation Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. - 21 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display...
... change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Software Installation Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. - 21 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display...
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... (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen.
... (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen.
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Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are unsure of how to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to a universal slider control where you to produce the final color. 3D: Standard Settings The...
Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are unsure of how to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to a universal slider control where you to produce the final color. 3D: Standard Settings The...
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... support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
... support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
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... booted or only when running 3D applications. Once your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 -
... booted or only when running 3D applications. Once your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 -
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector...